The MBA Journey for Fall 2009

India vs West Indies Test Series Preview

After a disappointing loss in the ODI's, India will attempt to win a test series in the West Indies. Something that India hasnt accomplished in more than 30 years.

In my mind there are 3 key battles that will determine the fate of the series:

1. Sehwag and Jaffer – can they give us solid starts … in India's case that could mean time. Sehwag will score if he is on the crease, no bowling lineup in the world can keep him quiet. Jaffer has an important role as someone who has to be able to bat time.

2. Pathan – can he provide incisive support to Munaf and Kumble? If not then it will be difficult to contain a lineup that all in all loves Indian bowling.

3. Kumble – his performances abroad have been very good the last couple of years and he needs to deliver again for India to have a shot.

All of this of course could be rendered mute if the pitches arent conducive to cricket. Antigua has been a sorry excuse for a wicket for sometime now. So lets see … the battle commences on Friday.